School Nutrition Substitute for the 2025-2026 School Year

Public School of North Carolina • Jacksonville, NC

68d • $9

About The Position

An employee in this class is a combination as needed employee as: cook specialist as a main dish cook, baker, and dessert cook or salad chef, or server. The employee prepares food by standardized recipes and specified quantities. The employee receives supervision by the dining facility manager.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of food preparation and serving practices
• Working knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
• Skill in the use of food preparation equipment
• Ability to make computations necessary for conversion of recipe quantities and timely food preparation
• Ability to plan sequence of steps in food preparation
• Ability to read and comprehend recipes and directions for use of equipment
• Ability to follow computer based training instructions
• Working knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Ability to inventory and record information accurately
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• High school diploma or GED and experience in quantity food preparation
• Ability to lift and carry 10-25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to stand for excess of 3 hours
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks to include mopping, stooping, standing, lifting, and data entry
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

Responsibilities

• Reads recipes and directions for numbers of meals to be served.
• Calculates amount of ingredients for number of portions to be served.
• Measures and mixes ingredients.
• Computes time to be used in preparing and finishing products on time.
• Proportions product into prescribed serving size.
• Arranges food and supplies to retain sanitation and quality.
• Notifies manager of equipment repairs needed.
• Records material and supplies needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees